
Layers 505
When you drop a layer, you can choose to create a selection based on the layer contents.
If the layer has a layer mask, the mask is used to make the selection. For more
information, see “Creating and deleting layer masks” on page 518 and “Selections and
Transformations” on page 543.
To drop a layer
Painting on layers
Painting on layers, instead of painting directly on the canvas, allows you build an image
gradually and with more control. For example, if you add a series of brushstrokes to a
layer and you’re not satisfied with the result, you can delete the layer and start over. You
can paint on layers using any of the Corel Painter brushes. The purpose of this section
is to provide you with tips and techniques for painting on layers.
Pick up colors from underlying layers
When painting using brush variants that push paint, rather than apply paint, you can
choose to pick up colors from underlying layers. For example, if you have red paint on
the top layer, and blue paint on the bottom layer, you can use the Subtle Palette Knife
brush variant to blend the red and blue paint. In most cases, brush variants that allow
you to blend colors within an individual layer will also support the picking up of colors
on underlying layers.
To Do the following
Drop specific layers In the Layers panel, select the layers (or
groups) that you want to drop, and do one of
the following:
•Click the Layer Commands button ,
and choose Drop.
•Click the Layer options button , and
choose Drop.
Drop all layers In the Layers panel, click the Layer options
button , and choose Drop All.
Make a selection by dropping a layer In the Layers panel, click the Layer options
button , and choose Drop and Select.
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